Senior Hardware Engineer – AI/FPGA for Next‑Gen Jets

General Dynamics UK Limited; Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 45,600 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed nine-day fortnight

Hybrid work arrangement

Flexible benefits

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems is recruiting an engineer to help design and integrate next‑generation electronic hardware for the UK’s enduring defence capabilities. You will support board design, lead verification, and collaborate with top engineers across industry, government and academia on a high‑impact, multi‑national project.

The role offers hybrid working with potential time in the office and home, alongside a flexible benefits package and clear career development opportunities within

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Electronics design experience.
• High-speed digital and FPGA knowledge.
• Demonstrated motivation, integrity, and professionalism.
• Flexibility, innovation, and delivery focus in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with AI/ML models is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design advanced electronic hardware.
• Support board design and integration.
• Lead verification and qualification testing.
• Develop technologies that will shape combat aviation for decades to come.
• Work with world-leading engineers across industry, government and academia.
• Contribute to sovereign UK defence capability and international collaboration.

Skills

Electronics design

FPGA & high-speed

AI/ML familiarity

Motivation & professionalism

Education

Degree level education or equivalent in engineering

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems is recruiting an engineer to help design and integrate next‑generation electronic hardware for the UK’s enduring defence capabilities. You will support board design, lead verification, and collaborate with top engineers across industry, government and academia on a high‑impact, multi‑national project.

The role offers hybrid working with potential time in the office and home, alongside a flexible benefits package and clear career development opportunities within